Further to my earlier 'tongue in cheek' posts regarding 'buying extra copies of 'Michael', I wanted to post something more serious and positive regarding the issue. This is something I have decided to do for Michael, but also for the children's charities I support.
As I said earlier, I have ordered 79 (now rounded up to 80 thanks to 'mj_insane') I haven't pre-ordered all 80 albums, as I want them to all count in the charts. (wink)
I have pre-ordered 12 - from different locations using different credit cards - and I will buy the rest, in cash, in small qty's, from multiple shops, so that everything counts towards the charts.
I have informed all of my family and friends that, along with other small gifts, they will all be getting a 'Michael' album as well - and I have had no complaints. (wink)
Now on to the serious part. The balance of the albums - along with some MJ DVD's - will be going to a local Children's Hospice, and to Oxfam for their 'Gifts for children', with some being sent abroad.
I am lucky enough to be comfortable with money, and my chosen charities are always related to children, so this is a good way to help them and to continue spreading the message of love that MJ had for the deprived and unfortunate - through his music.
My example is a little 'extreme' I grant you, but if everyone who can gives a little bit to children's charities this christmas, either with a small gift (like a 'Michael' album - wink), or with a small 'donation', there will be a lot of happier children across the world.
It's not something everyone can do, but please think about it.
As I said earlier, I have ordered 79 (now rounded up to 80 thanks to 'mj_insane') I haven't pre-ordered all 80 albums, as I want them to all count in the charts. (wink)
I have pre-ordered 12 - from different locations using different credit cards - and I will buy the rest, in cash, in small qty's, from multiple shops, so that everything counts towards the charts.
I have informed all of my family and friends that, along with other small gifts, they will all be getting a 'Michael' album as well - and I have had no complaints. (wink)
Now on to the serious part. The balance of the albums - along with some MJ DVD's - will be going to a local Children's Hospice, and to Oxfam for their 'Gifts for children', with some being sent abroad.
I am lucky enough to be comfortable with money, and my chosen charities are always related to children, so this is a good way to help them and to continue spreading the message of love that MJ had for the deprived and unfortunate - through his music.
My example is a little 'extreme' I grant you, but if everyone who can gives a little bit to children's charities this christmas, either with a small gift (like a 'Michael' album - wink), or with a small 'donation', there will be a lot of happier children across the world.
It's not something everyone can do, but please think about it.